Summer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Company: Avid 4 Adventure
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Summer Day Camp Counselor - Outdoor Adventure InstructorColorado
Springs, CO Front Range, Colorado Springs, Colorado A summer camp
counselor at Avid4 Adventure = you as an Outdoor Adventure
Instructor = best job ever! Why Avid4 Adventure?
We were again voted by Outside Magazine as one of the 50 Best
Places to Work .
We are the only summer camp in the world that is a Certified B Corp
(Benefit Corporation).
We truly live by our Core Values .
Compensation - we know it's important. So, we base our starting
rates on LIVING WAGE. Starting rate in Colorado Springs, CO is
$14.78. Your hourly rate could be more based on your experience
and/or certifications.
Core Responsibilities
Summer Day Camp Counselors co-lead groups of up to 13 campers in
age and developmentally appropriate instruction with outdoor
activities including mountain biking, rock climbing, paddling, and
Leave No Trace principles.
Have fun daily.
Make risk management decisions daily.
Provide exceptional communication and customer service to parents
and all participants.
Job Requirements
Minimum of Basic/Community First Aid & CPR prior to the start of
camp.
At least 19 years of age by the start of camp.
Share our passion for inspiring kids to get outside and away from
screens!
Experience working with school-aged kids through volunteering,
school, babysitting, camp counselor experience, tutoring, etc.
PREFERRED: Experience in at least one of our core sports: hiking,
mountain biking, rock climbing, or paddling. AND - we will provide
you with all of the hard and soft skills you need to succeed in
this position.
Important Details
Job dates : Training starts in late May/early June, depending on
the state in which you will work. Camps run through mid-August. For
specific dates and details on each location & program, please click
here .
Work week : Monday - Friday, about 40 hours/week.
Compensation details
Pay : Starts at $14.78 in Colorado Springs, CO
Our starting rate aligns with the living wage in all areas we
operate! To see our full compensation rubric, including hourly
rates and experience additives visit our compensation page .
Benefits : Access to affordable health insurance, access to free
gear, discounted pro deals on gear, free professional development,
and more!
Public transportation reimbursement to/from camp.
Need housing? We can support you with a variety of housing
resources.
At Avid4, we embrace inclusion, diversity, justice, and equity, and
we acknowledge that the outdoor/adventure education industry has
been and remains a space dominated by white privilege and those
from a higher socioeconomic status. We are actively working to
improve diversity and inclusion both within Avid4 Adventure and in
the outdoor industry! Visit our Inclusivity page to learn more
about our commitment and progress. Our summer camp counselors /
instructors are the face of Avid4 Adventure and the most important
part of realizing our mission THANK YOU for believing in our
mission and applying for this important (and fun)
job!PI177055372
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